Activities at Derham House Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Kay Thompson
I have worked in the care sector for many years. I am fully trained in dementia awareness, and I have also trained as a dignity champion. I have been working here at Derham House since March 2019, and I am really enjoying my role here.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Derham House Care Home
Visiting the Horses
We walked over to the local stables to feed the horses.
With our chopped carrots, we had a nice walk around the stable grounds and met some great characters along our way.
There were very big horses - and some cute little guys too! They didn't want us to leave... or maybe they just wanted more carrots! Either way, we going back again.
Talking Memories
We use our sensory products with residents who are bed-bound to take them to another place in their mind through sound and smell.
We listened to the sounds of the waves from the sea and, whilst listening, exchanged our memories of the last time we were at the beach.
It was such a lovely exercise and this is something that can be used time and time again.
Fresh Flower Arranging
We had some lovely fresh flowers kindly donated to us from Sainsbury's in Hornchurch.
We had a fantastic time sorting through the different flowers and decorating our vases and baskets to display around our home.
We will be now doing this on a weekly basis, as we have an agreement with Sainsbury's that they will continue to donate to us in the future.
Flower arranging is definitely a big hit at Derham House!
Sunday songs of praise
Here at Derham we welcomed the local church to come in for group hymns and prayer. It is nice for us all who want to get involved, to have a sing along together.
They are a wonderful group of people who come in to do this, and we are looking forward to their next visit.
Light exercise at Derham House
Derham House got together for a regular light exercise in the week. We make it fun and lots of laughs were had by all! Throwing the balloon to one another is just one of our many enjoyable routines.
This is great for keeping everyone active including the staff!
Singer of all ages
We had an amazing singer Robert Jerome, who covered all eras including Frank Sinatra to Michael Buble. Everyone had a fantastic afternoon, singing along and having a dance.
We enjoyed tea and cake while Robert entertained us all with his talents. Everyone is looking forward to his next show.
